Kaitlyn Dihannah Fudge, age 24 passed on June 20, 2022.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 27, 2022 at Union Hill A.M.E. Church, 504 Spivey Street, Ellaville, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Kaitlyn Dihannah Fudge was born April 17, 1998, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. She was eight years old when she accepted Christ into her life and was baptized at Wildwood Baptist Church in Acworth, GA. When she was ten years old, she was diagnosed with Lupus. Even though many adjustments had to be made, she refused to let it slow her down. She was a talented artist who loved music, collecting Squish mallows, and cuddling with our pet cat, Bovie. She was the world to her siblings! She played the clarinet in school, as well as for her church. She marched in her high school marching band (North Cobb High School) until she graduated in 2016. She also marched in her college marching band (Shorter University). While at Shorter, she joined ADPi Sorority and she was inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. She graduated Cum Laude from Shorter University with a degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish in 2020. She always felt she had a calling to work with the elderly population, so she began pursuing her MSW at Georgia State University. She recently chose to transfer to Kennesaw State University to finish her degree. She passed away at Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, GA one week after falling ill due to complications of aneurysms and Lupus. 

She is survived by her loving parents, Tracy and Elaine Fudge, her doting siblings, William and Ellyana, her adoring grandmother Dorothy Fudge, her devoted uncles and aunts, Will Rogers, Lewis Rogers, Mary Rogers, Nicholas Fudge, Vivian (Emmitt) Lawson, JoAnn Murray, Janice (Donald) Cottle, Delois Rogers, Dianne Minter, Virginia Rogers, Barbara Haynes, Stella McCarter, Steve Rogers, Michael Rogers, Sr., Turner (Sandra) Rogers, Luenell Wilson, Laura (Joe) Smith, Ida (Tommy) Brown, Mary Smith, Myrlyn Ellison, and a host of family members and friends. ​

Sarah Ann Walters Harris, age 72, of Marshallville, Georgia passed on June 17, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Friendship  Baptist Church Cemetery, 2560 Willow Lake Road, Fort Valley, Georgia.

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​
 
Sarah Ann Walters was born in Macon, Georgia on March 18, 1950, to the late Sarah Ann Harvey Walters and the late Hugh Walters. “Sadie,” as she was known by family, was preceded in death by one son, Stacey McDonald; grandson, Kevin Johnson; and siblings, Morden “Morris" Walter Jr., Jo Ann Edward, Joyce Butler, Betty Allen and Hubert Walters. She attended the public school system of Macon County.  In her younger years she moved to Hartford, Connecticut and was employed with Hartford Courant Newspaper and U.S. Post Office. 
 
Sarah was first joined in marriage to the late Eugene Johnson. Following his passing she gave love a second chance and married the late Alton Ellis.  On October 23, 2010, two hearts became one as she  was joined in holy matrimony to her third husband the late Billy Harris.

Sarah loved to do puzzles on her tablet and by hand.  She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She will be forever remembered by her family and friends as kind, loving, and always sharing her beautiful smile.
 
She leaves to cherish her memories to her children, Richard Johnson (Shelia), Freddie Johnson, (Maria), all of Hartford, CT, Betty Johnson Newkirk, Marshallville, Georgia, and Christine Johnson, Hartford, CT; 16 grandchildren, three who were reared as her very own Erica Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, and Tywon Johnson; a host of beloved great grandchildren; siblings, Rosa L. Butler, Cornelius Livingston, Peggy Walters, all of Marshallville, Georgia, Ella Sullins, CT,  Barbara  McKellar, Linda Walters, both of Montezuma, GA, Jeanette Harris (Leon), Josie Thomas, (Keith), Yvonne Bryant, Warner Robins, GA, Harvey Walters (Earlene), Charlie Walters (Sharon), all Hartford, CT, Dennis Walters, Marshallville, GA; four stepchildren, Bernice Rumph, Bill Draines (Eunice), Holly Colbert, and Randy Colbert Sr; a host of step grand and great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Chester Harris, Tommie Harris (Francis), Alfred Harris (Connie), and Brenda Bottom (Sam),  and Rosetta Harris; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends including devoted friends Penny Robinson and Zoe. ​

Loni Denise Brightmon, age 64, passed on June 20, 2022.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Josh Gibson Center, Buena Vista, Georgia. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery, Buena Vista, Georgia.  

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​
 
Loni Denise Brightmon was born September 25, 1957, in Buena Vista, Georgia to Marie Fudge Brown and the late Ralph T. Brown Sr.  She was educated in the public school system of Marion County and a 1975 graduate of Marion County High School. She furthered her education at Fort Valley State University receiving her bachelor’s degree in Education.  At an early age, she joined Poplar Spring Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Buena Vista. Most recently, she enjoyed attending Love and Peace Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Annie Statham.  

Denise, affectionately known as “Neicey” by family and friends, was an Educator. She began her teaching career in Forsyth, Georgia.  After her first year of teaching, she returned home to share her gift of teaching in the Marion County School system.  She retired from the Marion County School system in 2013.  During her tenure with Marion County, she was a elementary/middle school instructor, middle school cheer coach, after-school program director, and middle school spelling bee coordinator.  Denise was an avid reader and loved watching Serena Williams and others play tennis.  Denise and/or Mrs. Brightman (as she is known by her students) will be forever remembered by family, friends and students as a loving, honest, compassionate, caring, and candid individual.  

Preceding Denise in death was her husband, William “Billy” Brightmon and her best friend, Sharlene Evans.   

She leaves to cherish her memories to her five children Keira Brightmon, Kasey Brightmon (Nicole Jones), Kala Brightmon Hill (Delvin), April Smith (Steven) all of Buena Vista, Georgia and Scharlita Evans of Warner Robins, Georgia; 11 grandchildren: Kaven Hill, Kyren Brightmon, Kyree Brightmon, Kason Hill, Kobe Hilll, Kenzi Hill, Karis Brightmon, P.J. Holt, Amelia Smith, Jakalya Smith, and Hannah Smith; one great granddaughter: Wynter Farley; a loving mother: Marie Fudge Brown, Buena Vista, Georgia.; four siblings: Brenda Steward (Micheal) of Portsmouth, Virginia; Ralph Brown Jr., Renee Glass and Kevin Brown (Jackie) all of Buena  Vista, Georgia; a brother-in-law: Edward Brightmon, (Bernice) of Atlanta, Georgia; one uncle: Joseph Fudge (Deloris) of Jacksonville, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends to include: Elaine Minion Brown, Sabrina Harvey and Camilla Cottle. ​

Braxton Bottom, age 27, passed on June 15, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Monday, June 20, 2022 at St. James C.M.E. Church, 215 Railroad Street, Marshallville, Georgia. Masks are required. Burial will follow at the Colonel Felton Cemetery, 504  South Street, Marshallville, Georgia. 

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Doris Hobbs Briggs, 85, transitioned on June 11, 2022. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at Nazarene Church of God in Christ located at 2286 Pineville Rd, Buena Vista, Georgia.  An hour viewing will be at 10:00am and service will begin at 11:00am. Burial will immediately follow at the Briggs Family cemetery located at 368 Hobbs and Briggs Rd, Buena Vista, Georgia. Elder Larry Franklin will officiate. Repast to follow at Fox Hall located at 104 E Fourth Ave, Buena Vista, Georgia.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Gardner-Thornton Scholarship Fund, a charity started by Ransom and Doris Briggs that has benefited the local community youth for 25 years. See attached link:
https://cash.app/$GTScholarshipFund

Make checks payable to: Gardner-Thornton Scholarship and mail to: P.O. Box 48 Buena Vista, GA 31803.

Flowers, as an expression of sympathy, may be sent to Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Home 607 Kaigler St. Oglethorphe, GA 31068.

Albert Tookes Sr. at the age of 96 passed away on June 6, 2022, at the Houston County Medical. Albert was born April 8, 1926, in Oglethorpe, Georgia (known as the Cut Off) to the late Pearl Haugabrooks Tookes and Lonnie Tookes. He attended grade school in Oglethorpe, Georgia. 

During his 66 years of marriage from his first wife, they birthed eight children. Albert Sr. married Juliet Weaver on September 7, 2013 and remained married until the day of his death. 

While serving in the military he learned to become a great cook and diesel mechanic. His passion was cooking for large gatherings. In 1958, Albert was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in New York City Yankee Stadium and remained a faithful servant of Jehovah for 64 years. Albert dedicated his entire life learning and teaching about Jehovah and the many promises stated in Bible Revelation 21:3-4. The morning of June 5th he listened in on a Zoom meeting; that’s a regular public Christian meeting attended in person at Kingdom Halls or on Zoom.

 He leaves to a legacy of lots of love and tons of fond memories to his beloved family members including his wife Juliet Tookes, Americus, Georgia; children, Pearlie (John) Robinson, St. Petersburg, Florida, JoAnn (McNeill) Hodges, Montezuma, Georgia, Albert Tookes, Perry, Georgia, Jesse Tookes, Lakeland, Florida, Melvin (Wilma) Tookes, Curtis (Johnnie Mae) Tookes, Ouida (Harris) Jefferson, all of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Ciera (Arthur) Raven, Americus, Georgia and Chardée Rutledge, Detroit, Michigan; 19 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

​Karen Sumpter, age  59, passed on May 16, 2022.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler Street,  Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Karen Sumpter was the youngest of 3 children born to Harold and Emma Sumpter on August 5th, 1963, in Cleveland, OH. Karen had two older siblings, Labarbara (Nash) and Harold Jr. 

As a child Karen loved to play school but always had to be the teacher. She also liked to pamper those around her, with manicures and pedicures. 

Although she attended Catholic Schools a young student, Karen graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. She continued her education and earned her Bachelors degree from Dyke College in Cleveland, OH. 

In June of 1988, Karen married her childhood sweetheart, Charles Worth. To that union Charles (Chip) Jr. and Kenya Worth, were born. Karen loved being a mom and keeping a close eye on her children. 

Karen had a love for children, adolescents and young adults throughout her lifetime. She contemplated opening a daycare with her Aunt Gwen, but began teaching in day cares and substituting throughout the Cleveland public school systems.

After the dissolution of her marriage, Karen and Kenya relocated to Georgia where her mother and grandmother had lived. She began to teach through the Macon County School systems and various job training/ career - technical education programs from GA to Alabama.

Karen showed great empathy to those in need. She frequently assisted various family members as they transitioned from adolescence into adulthood, as well as assisting adult family members. 

Karen continued her Bible studies throughout the years and knew the word of God. She began to incorporate the word of God, her love for teaching, showing empathy and being an entrepreneur and formed a non-profit organization known as Touch One. This program helped to provide those in need with light house cleaning, activities of daily living and transportation. 

Contributing to the community was a passion of Karen’s. She also worked at a local radio station WMNZ. Her program name was the Heaven Bound Train. There she was able to speak the love of God and encourage people near and far. 

Her last entrepreneurial endeavor was the purchase, renovation and soft opening of a restaurant (across the street from Olgethorpe City Hall) called Bowlegged Grill. 

Karen’s drive and passion in what she believed in was always supported and encouraged by her father (who assisted her in opening the Bowlegged Grill) and her son Chip. 

Even when Karen’s health began to fail, she still continued to fight. It is with no doubt that the prayers of the righteous availeth much (James 5:16)

Although God decided to call Karen home to be with him, we are rejoicing in knowing that she in no longer in pain and that we will one day, see her again. 

Karen is survived by her son Charles “Chip” Jr. (Narde), daughter Kenya, father Harold Sumpter Sr, her sister Labarbra Nash (Greg) her brother Harold Jr. (Pam) grandson Cash and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.